Transcom Italy raised money for schools in earthquake-hit areas

The terrible earthquake that devastated huge areas of central Italy last August 24 caused hundreds of victims and flattened houses, churches, schools, hospitals and public buildings. It also made many of our colleagues at Transcom’s L’Aquila site in Italy (60 km from the epicenter) relive the dramatic days of the disastrous 2009 earthquake, giving them a sleepless night, but fortunately without causing any major damage or victims. As it did seven years ago, Transcom’s aid and solidarity machine sprang into action to offer support to the people affected and promote the fundraising channels activated by the Italian and International Red Cross.

After the earthquake, the schools in Amatrice were transferred to the prefabricated units installed by the Civil Protection service.[/caption] In addition, shortly before the start of the school year, Transcom Italy promoted a solidarity project to help support the 785 students educated at the schools and institutes located in Amatrice, Arquata, Accumoli and Pescara del Tronto that were damaged by the earthquake. A fundraising effort was set in motion to ensure that the start of the academic year was a dignified one in the temporary schools set up in record time by the Civil Protection service. Through the HR offices at all Italian sites, Transcom raised about €2,000 to buy classroom materials (pencil cases, exercise books, text books) for students at all levels, from elementary to secondary school. This donation is an initiative promoted by Transcom Cares, the solidarity and social responsibility program that supervises our initiatives worldwide.